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Monday, September 8, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, for the live broadcast on the USA Network tonight.

WWE results from the Unforgiven PPV event at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, on September 7: Matt Hardy won the scramble match for the ECW Heavyweight Title over Mark Henry, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay, and the Miz; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., retained the WWE World Tag Team Title against Cryme Tyme, with Afa, Jr., getting involved; Shawn Michaels over Chris Jericho in a “non-sanctioned” match when the referee stopped the bout; Triple H won the scramble match against Jeff Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Brian Kendrick, and MVP to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title; Randy Orton, Rhodes, and DiBiase, Jr., attacked CM Punk backstage, leaving him unable to defend his title in the main event; Michelle McCool over Maryse to retain the Divas Title; a segment where the Big Show brawled with Undertaker; in a scramble match featuring Rey Mysterio, JBL, Batista, Kane, and Jericho, replacing the injured Punk, Jericho got the win for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. In a pre-show dark match, it was Evan Bourne over John Morrison.

WWE has announced the following events: October 17, WWE RAW in Monterrey, Mexico, at Arena Monterrey; November 4, WWE SmackDown/ECW in Orlando, FL, at the Amway Arena; December 21, WWE RAW in Fort Myers, FL, at the Germain Arena; and December 30, WWE SmackDown/ECW in East Rutherford, NJ, at the Izod Center.

Total Nonstop Action results from the Times Union Center in Albany, NY, on September 7: Jay Lethal over Sonjay Dutt; Jacqueline & Awesome Kong over Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux; Eric Young over Johnny Devine; Rhino over Abyss in a no disqualification match; Petey Williams over Consequences Creed to retain the TNA X-Division Title; Beer Money over Team 3D to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; Samoa Joe over Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, and Booker T in an elimination match to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to the Great Kabuki (60), the Barbarian (50), Raven (44), and Rick Michaels (34).

Today in Memoriam: Brian Hildebrand (38, 1999).

Ric Flair was involved in an incident that left the legendary wrestler “bloodied and bruised” and his daughter Ashley, 22, arrested for assault on a police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday night in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Chapel Hill, NC. Concerned residents called local law enforcement when they heard a loud confrontation. When officers arrived on the scene, the Flairs and an unidentified male, 22, were engaged in a heated discussion, resulting in officers using a taser gun on Flair’s daughter. She has been charged with resisting arrest and assaulting an officer. A court date has been set for October 6. Her father did not press charges.

According to Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White, the September 6 UFC 88 event at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, drew a $2.6 million gate, making it the second highest gate in the venue’s nine-year history. A Barbra Streisand concert in 2006 holds the record. All fighters received a reported bonus of $60,000.

Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. here for the latest entry, where he looks back at Brian Hildebrand who, as noted above, died nine years ago today.

The September 6 edition of APW Aftershock features a promo by Alternative Pro Wrestling newcomer, Dany Only, the closing minutes of the number one contender's battle royal won by Billy Buck, footage of Seth Delay’s shocking turn on Chris King, backstage promo by Shadow Jackson, Billy Buck and King, backstage with Seth Delay, the incredibly slimy Aaron Lee and Royston Brawer, backstage footage of Brandon Parker’s failed attempt to make amends with J.T. Talent.

The results of the Georgia Christian Wrestling Federation card on September 6 in Cedartown, GA: Darryll Hall defeats Billy Havoc. Jay Bird defeats Texas Ranger. London Cross defeats Devon Diamond in a GCWF Featherweight championship match. "Hott Stuff" Brian Slater & The All-Star defeats GCWF champion JJ Grizzley & The Jesus Freak when Grizzley used a chair on Slater. Ivan Koloff tried to get the decision reversed stating that Grizzly never hit him with the chair and that it was tossed in by manager Fast Freddie. Koloff entered the ring and Slater clocked him in the head. Koloff challenged Slater to a Russian Chain match for November 22.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Tiger Sanderson versus Son Almand > Dutch Green defeated Fred Lassiter / Notes: Tiger Sanderson and Son Almand were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Dutch Green substituted for Bill Crussell in the match with Fred Lassiter. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Stan Vachon by disqualification > Tom Jones & Bob Armstrong versus the Super Infernos ruled a no contest > Buddy Colt defeated Rick Ferrara / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. Solie interviewed Bobby Shane for a taped segment discussing Shane’s suspension. Shane said he had been working to be reinstated, but neither Paul Jones, Lester Welch, or Sam Muchnick were willing to listen to reason. Welch joined Solie to announce a tournament would be held on September 21, 1973 for the vacant Georgia Tag Team Title. Welch also announced that Stan Vachon had been fined $500 and put on probation for the discovery of a weapon during his match with Tom Jones on September 7, 1973.